General Manager, Sales Job at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager, Sales

Job Location: Ogun
Work Schedule: Onsite
Industry: FMCG

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven General Manager, Sales to lead and drive sales performance across FMCG operations.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the Food and Beverage manufacturing sector, with a strong track record of building high-performing sales teams, expanding market presence, and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue, volume, and market share targets
• Lead, mentor, and manage regional and national sales teams to drive high performance
• Identify new market opportunities, distribution channels, and strategic partnerships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and supply chain teams to align sales forecasts with operational capacity
• Monitor sales performance, analyze market trends, and prepare regular reports for executive management
• Manage sales budgets, pricing strategies, and trade promotions to ensure profitability
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in sales leadership within the FMCG Sector
• Proven experience managing large sales teams and distributor networks
• Strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management abilities
• Willingness to be based in Ogun State

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Position as the email subject.